Brian Wilson @ Cork, 4 July

[Heteronym]

I couldn't find a thread for this, but apologies if there is one and I've missed it.

So, is anyone on here going to Brian's concert in Ireland in two weeks' time? This is will be my first time seeing Brian live and I'm very, very excited. I would very much like to meet some fans in Cork, so give us a shout if you're headed there 

I have very little experience with concerts. Any possibility of arriving early and try to talk to Brian and get an autograph? I have no idea how these things work, to be honest.

Also, any advices on hostels to stay in Cork would be much appreciated, as would be a shared-cost ride for Dublin in the next morning 

[Niko]

I've had good luck eating at restaurants nearby the venue and meeting the band. You might want to give that a try. Every member of the BW band is really nice, so even if you do only meet a member, I think you'd enjoy yourself.

I always show up to concerts as soon as they allow you inside. The pre-concert anticipation can be magical depending on who you're seeing and how the crowd is 'feeling', and I like to try and soak it all in.

[Shady]

I shall be there, reporting live!

Should be an interesting gig 

[Peadar 'Big Dinner' O'Driscoll]

I hope to be there. Currently weighing up flight options and other stuff.

I remember that the last time Brian played Cork, it was nowhere near a sellout and you could pick up free tickets at certain bars in the town (was an OK crowd in the end particularly as those in seats towards the back were allowed move freely towards the stage). Hope it sells better this time.

I paid top price for a front row seat last time and had to move as my view was obstructed by a massive speaker   ended up moving back to where friends were who got free tickets.

[John Stivaktas]

I shall be there, reporting live!

Should be an interesting gig 

I look forward to your review!

[Andrew G. Doe]

I shall be there, reporting live!

Now, if you were there, reporting dead, I'd be truly impressed. 

[bgas]

I shall be there, reporting live!

Now, if you were there, reporting dead, I'd be truly impressed. 

Hopefully save that for a M&B review...

[♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇]

I shall be there, reporting live!

Now, if you were there, reporting dead, I'd be truly impressed. 

[Shady]

So excited for tomorrow 

[Peadar 'Big Dinner' O'Driscoll]

Damn  First Brian solo gig on Irish soil I will miss. Enjoy Shady & others goin!

[Shady]

Currently on a shuttle bus from the hotel to the gig with TLOS playing over the speaker

Bizarre but very cool

[Shady]

Al killing it dressed in a white suit

Brian thinks he's in Scotland, literally

[Shady]

Do you wanna dance just brought the house down

It was incredible

[Shady]

Jeff Foskett is not missed, best brian solo show I've seen and it's not even over yet

[Shady]

Matt jardine has a killer falsetto and sang wild honey like aretha franklin

[Niko]

Matt jardine has a killer falsetto and sang wild honey like aretha franklin

 

[GuyO]

Who's in the band? Bob Lizik still on bass I hope? Would to know what the set list was. Thanks for the report!

[Shady]

Bob on bass and matt and all plus all the usual suspects

Usual setlist so far, encore just startrd with all summer

[urbanite]

Any new songs?

[Shady]

None yet and not looking good

[urbanite]

Sell-out crowd?

[Shady]

Close enough

Matt singing lead on surfin USA

[Mayoman]

Couple of brief videos from Instagram/Twitter:

Snippet of Barbara Ann: http://instagram.com/p/qCwIrondnY/

Snippet of Then I Kissed Her: http://instagram.com/p/qCplgdndo6/

[Shady]

Over, absolutely fantastic gig

[MyDrKnowsItKeepsMeCalm]